Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8» 1997 <br />(#16) RESOLUTION NO. 3962 REQUESTING COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN TffiE~ <br />OVERSIGHT OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT <br />Moorse rq}orted that the resolution was revised. <br />Jabbour indicated his attendance at the September 3 breakfast meeting of mayors where <br />the subject discussed was the activities of the MCWD. Several cities are unhappy with <br />the undertakings of the MCWD. Jabbour said he pointed out that the cities are in fault <br />for not paying enough attention to the activities of the MCWD. As a result, the MCWD <br />should be monitored more closely. It was noted at that meeting that the committee <br />representing the cities was pcrforminK in an excellent manner and support was shown for <br />thdr activities. A resolution was distributed for cities to consider. Jabbour said he could <br />not approve that resolution as the City of Orono had not experienced what was indicated <br />in the resolution. This resulted in the request for Moorse to draft a new resolution. <br />The comnuttec had wanted the 14 cities to authorize and voice support for bettering the <br />ecolosv with methods on how this should be accomplished. <br />Kelley questioned why the Hennepin County Commissioners have overseen the <br />responsibilities of the MCWD. Jsbbour said this is mandated bv State Statute. He noted <br />that several State legislators were in attendance at the meeting. Kelley noted and Jabbour <br />confirmed that the statute gives the MCWD the ability to tax the City. <br />The resolution as presented supports the activities of the committee. <br />Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt the re\dsed resolution. Resolution No. 3962, <br />requesting Countv assistance in the oversii^t of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed <br />District. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />ADDITIONAL CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS <br />Moorse noted the scheduled meeting recognizing the Business Person of the Year at the <br />Westonka Chamber of Commerce on September 12. <br />A joint meeting with the Long Lake City Council was scheduled for 5:30-7:00 p.m. on <br />September 29 at the Orono Council Chambers. <br />Moorse discussed the time of the Truth in Taxation public hearing. Council amended the <br />motion to reflect a 7:30 p.m. start time. See agenda item #13 above. <br />CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT <br />City Attorney Barrett had no report.